University Policy
Postdoctoral Fellows
Definitions
PDF-E — Postdoctoral Fellow. One who meets all the following criteria:
- The appointee is paid, at least in part, through 糖心视频 University funds
- The appointee has a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
- The appointment is temporary.
- The appointment primarily involves research.
- The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career.
- The appointee works under the guidance and sponsorship of a faculty or adjunct faculty member at the University.
- The appointee has the freedom, and is expected, to publish results of his or her research with appropriate acknowledgment of University affiliation except where this right has been limited by prior written agreement.
- The appointment is not part of a clinical training programme.
- The appointment may involve undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
Procedures:
There are no procedures associated with this policy.
For inquiries related to this policy:
Sponsor:
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Category:
Research
Previous Versions:
There is at least one previous version of this policy. Contact the Policy Office to view earlier version(s)
Approval Date:
2002-01-31
Effective Date:
2002-01-31
Policy Amendment History
There are past amendments for this policy:
Action:
REPLACED
Date:
2019-05-29 15:20:18
This policy was replaced with a new version. Comment provided: Connected definitions using definitions from the glossary.
Action:
REPLACED
Date:
2022-08-30 11:12:31
This policy was replaced with a new version. Comment provided: 8/30/22 update broken links
Action:
REPLACED
Date:
2025-07-17 11:43:44
This policy was replaced with a new version with an ID of 833. Comment provided: Updated as Approved by the Board of Regents on July 8,2025